The security, cost, and compliance demands on building managers are growing. The key to meeting them could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new access whitepaper explores.
As organizations evolve and onboard new locations faster than ever, facilities managers must manage access flexibly and always be ready to adapt on the fly. One example: the boom in service contracting means many essential building functions are now handled by third-party providers rather than employees. These contractors need smarter access to complete their work while keeping the premises secure.
At the same time, every proposed new security solution must battle for budget and justify its cost of ownership by producing real returns on investment (ROI).
One benefit of the traditional mechanical key is its familiarity. However, a digital solution offers valuable additional functionality, including the ability to allocate time-based rather than blanket access authorizations, and to amend these quickly and flexibly. A digital credential can be programmed or de-authorized in seconds, negating the threat of a circulating lost keys, not to mention the cost of changing cylinders and re-keying.
Programmable smart key systems are the fastest, least disruptive way to implement this intelligent digital access. They instantly upgrade management flexibility in organizations of every size and type. Electronic or electromechanical locking cylinders simply slot into place instead of the legacy mechanical devices, without door damage or wiring. Intuitive software and programmable digital keys issued to authorized users gives facilities management teams granular security control over the movement of staff and contractors.
The advantages of ASSA ABLOY CLIQ
With a key-based digital access system like ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ solution, it becomes straightforward to grant access rights which are personalized to an individual’s needs and authority. Because every access event is logged by the system, audit trails are generated with a few clicks in the software control panel – streamlining compliance obligations with the latest generation of regulations such as NIS2. The eCLIQ ecosystem has more than 60 different cylinder and padlock types, ensuring almost any need can be met.
eCLIQ systems are simple for users. They insert their programmable CLIQ key into a cylinder. If the key is authorized, the lock opens. CLIQ is equally easy to administer. To program a key with access rights, to a door or group of openings, takes a few clicks in the software. Update and revalidate the key using a remote updater or the optional Bluetooth functionality, and it is ready to use. Because the power is inside every key – one standard battery with a lifetime of up to 10 years for standard user keys – there is no wiring or broken walls during installation, and no expensive electricity consumed during operation.
With a choice of software for managing on a local PC (CLIQ Local Manager) or online from anywhere (CLIQ Web Manager), plus the CLIQ Go app for small businesses to manage access for themselves, CLIQ simplifies the switch from mechanical to smarter, more secure digital access almost anywhere.
To learn more about switching from mechanical to digital access management, download the free Whitepaper “The move from mechanical to digital locking” at https://www.assaabloy.com/grou...